KENYA HIKES FUEL PRICES BY 6% FOLLOWING LINGERING MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS. (PHOTO).

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 Kenya hikes fuel prices by 6% following lingering Middle East tensions Kenya raised the maximum retail prices of petrol and diesel on Wednesday, the energy regulator said, citing higher import costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The east African nation hiked petrol prices by 6% and diesel prices by 4.5% as it relies on the Middle East region for nearly all of its fuel supplies. A litre of diesel will cost 227.76 Kenyan shillings ($1.76) in the capital city of Nairobi, from 217.86 shillings, while kerosene will rise to 219.87 shillings from 191.38 shillings between October 15 and November 14, when new prices will be announced, TRT Afrika reported. The energy regulator said the government extended a reduction in value-added tax on fuel to 8% from 16% until January 14. Fuel prices affect multiple sectors including transport, agriculture and construction.

RUSSELL CROWE TALKS 'STICKING TO HIS GUNS' ON 'GLADIATOR' SEX SCENES. (PHOTO).


 Russell Crowe talks 'sticking to his guns' on 'Gladiator' sex scenes


At the Taormina Film Festival, Russell Crowe revisited his moral stance during the making of Gladiator. He explained that despite pressure from producers to include sex scenes between his character Maximus and Connie Nielsen’s, he refused, arguing it would undermine the story of a man avenging his murdered family. 


Crowe said director Ridley Scott ultimately agreed, recognizing that the film’s emotional core lay in its integrity. He noted that the movie’s success was partly due to its moral foundation, which resonated strongly with women audiences who connected with its themes of love and vengeance.


Crowe also reflected on the changing landscape of cinema, recalling how Netflix once told him he had more number‑one films on their platform than any actor who hadn’t worked directly with them. 


While acknowledging streaming’s benefits, he stressed the irreplaceable communal experience of theaters, where strangers share stories together. 


He mentioned his upcoming Netflix project Unabomber, as well as his role in Chad Stahelski’s Highlander reboot alongside Henry Cavill and Dave Bautista, praising Stahelski’s reputation for delivering exciting films.


Beyond his career highlights, Crowe spoke about his latest film Bear Country, premiering at Taormina, and touched on broader issues of charisma and power. He warned that political leaders can use charm to mask harmful actions, urging audiences to be cautious of such figures. 


Crowe’s reflections combined personal anecdotes, professional milestones, and philosophical insights, underscoring his belief in storytelling as both art and moral compass.

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